Success @ Southwest Fall Kick-Off Event Trivia Game

When was Southwest Minnesota State University established and opened?

• 1973

• 1955

• 1967

• 1965

Answer explanation

There are many references to the year SMSU was established, one of which is the Bucket List ‘67! Check it out and see how many you can complete in your first year!

What is the name of the library located on SMSU’s campus?

• McFarland Library

• Southwest Library

• George McFly Library

• Mustang Library

Answer explanation

The first floor of the library is located on the second floor in the BA building, BA 299 (as if that isn't confusing!)

What state park is located about 12 miles southwest of Marshall?

• Blue Mounds State Park

• Camden State Park

• Yellowstone

• Lake Shetek State Park

Answer explanation

The park was established in 1935, but before that, it was the village of Camden in the 1800s!

Fun Fact from the MN DNR Website: “One hundred fifty years ago, buffalo, elk, wolves, prairie chickens, and golden eagles were an integral part of life here. They are gone now. Today, mink, raccoons, songbirds, hawks, coyotes, and a large winter herd of whitetail deer flourish in the park. Bass and bluegill are found in Brawner Lake, and brown trout are stocked in the Redwood River each year.” 

What is SMSU’s mascot’s name?

• SMSU doesn't have a mascot

• Mustang Joe

• Mustang Sally

• Stanger

Answer explanation

Back in 1968, a real horse named Simba Sixtyseven was the school’s official mascot!

What river flows through Marshall and the surrounding towns?

• Redwood River

• Mississippi River

• Minnesota River

• Missouri River

Answer explanation

The Redwood River is a tributary of the Minnesota River, through which is a watershed of the Mississippi River. The Redwood River’s headwaters are located about 4 miles west of Ruthton – about a 30-minute drive southwest from here!

Who is the current president of SMSU?

• Howard A. Bellows

• Kumara Jayasuriya

• George Washington

• Connie J. Gores

Answer explanation

President Jayasuriya began his appointment in July of 2019!

What credit minimum is needed to be considered a full-time student?

• 9 credits

• 18 credits

• 1 credit

• 12 credits

Answer explanation

It is suggested that 1 credit is equal to 3 hours of work outside of class. That means if you take 12 credits, you could be working about 36 hours – that's almost a full-time job!

What two crops are predominantly grown in southwest Minnesota?

• Wild Rice and Soybeans

• Corn and Wheat

• Corn and Soybeans

• Sugarbeets and Wheat

Answer explanation

These crops grow best here in southwestern Minnesota as we have a longer growing season!

How many credits are needed to graduate with a bachelor's degree?

• 120 credits

• 200 credits

• 50 credits

• 170 credits

Answer explanation

While 120 credits are needed to obtain a bachelor's degree, of those 120, a minimum of 42 credits is needed to complete the MnTC 10 Goals!

One SMSU’s buildings on campus is the IL building. What does IL stand for?

• Independent Living

• Incorporated Learning

• Illinois

• Individualized Learning

Answer explanation

On the second floor in IL is where the Deeann Griebel Student Success Center and the Success @ Southwest program are located!